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Paella Catering for Palmarsh events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Palmarsh.
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella catering in Palmarsh
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
How our paella catering works in Palmarsh
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Palmarsh. Whether it is naming days and family parties and retirement celebrations, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella and more.
There may be a hall or club near Palmarsh if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Live paella in Palmarsh: local details
Palmarsh is about 2 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of Palmarsh to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Sandling station is about 2 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Palmarsh Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Palmarsh, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. Palmarsh is within about 2 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over the CT21 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Nickolls Road, Blackman Road and Burmarsh Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Palmarsh, we also cover West Hythe (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north), Lympne (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile north-west) and Hythe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north), Dover (12 miles north-east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hythe Museum (1.6 miles east) and Lympne Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Palmarsh include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles north-east)
What else we do in Palmarsh
Your questions about paella catering in Palmarsh
Is Palmarsh close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Holy Cross: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Palmarsh until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Who books paella catering in Palmarsh?
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Palmarsh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Holy Cross, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Palmarsh, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff